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If you missed it the first time, a now classic ‘gangsta rap stylee’ video available on youtube is enjoying something of a second wind locally. Or possibly reflux.

Notices appeared on front doors along Broughton Road yesterday, enquiring about the recent whereabouts and eating habits of a cat called Milo.

Milo lives on the parallel street of Heriot Hill Terrace, where his owners have not seen as much of him as they'd like recently.

Mystery surrounds the identity of three female ‘yarn-bombers’ who this weekend wrapped the Canonmills police box in scarf and pompom.

Kate MacGregor, a well-known and popular Broughton presence for many years, died suddenly at home on Saturday 16 November.

She is survived by husband Gavin, and daughters Tessa and Paula.

The funeral will be held at 4pm in the Lorimer Chapel at Warriston Crematorium on Wednesday 27 November.

Mental health charity SANE has brought its Black Dog campaign to Scotland, with the eye-catching Angus now turning heads in Waterloo Place.

Autumn is well and truly upon us, and winter on the way apparently, which means comfort food season is officially open. What could be more comforting than a lovely steamed pudding!

Beaverhall Art Studios began early last year (Issue 212), and have since become home to what their publicity describes as an 'eclectic range of creative individuals and small businesses'.

 OUR CARIBBEAN SLAVE LEGACY 

Historians generally try to avoid applying the ethical values of their own age to the beliefs and practices of another. However, it's difficult to resist a disapproving retrospective sniff at those of our forebears who grew fat on the profits of slavery.

The South side of St Andrew Square is closed due to the installation of Christmas cheer, rides and shows.

How could the Police, Council, and Fire Scotland make you feel safer in the city centre?